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Kuna mayor proclaims June 2025 Elder Abuse Awareness Month; council approves consent agenda
Summary
Mayor Joe Steer proclaimed June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Kuna and called for renewed community and agency efforts to prevent elder abuse; the council also approved the consent agenda by a 4-0 vote.
Mayor Joe Steer proclaimed June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month for Kuna, Idaho, at a recent Kuna City Council meeting, calling on “citizens, government agencies, and public and private institutions in Kuna to recommit” to raising awareness and protecting older adults.
The proclamation, read aloud by Steer during the meeting, cited national statistics about abuse, neglect and exploitation of older Americans and noted that “2025 marks the nineteenth annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.” It asks local organizations and residents to take steps to reduce social isolation, improve social supports and help older residents live independently and securely.
The proclamation text named the City of Kuna and the Ada County Victim Services Center as recognizing the importance of awareness and action. Steer invited representatives from the cited organizations forward during the meeting; a representative identified as Soleiman acknowledged the invitation.
In other business, the council approved the consent agenda “as published.” Council member Nathan polled the council: Council member McPherson — yes; Council member Biggs — yes; Council member Leroy — yes; Council President Bruce — yes. The chair announced the motion carried. The meeting record did not specify the individual items on the consent agenda.
The meeting concluded with a mayoral recognition presented to David Lyon for years of community service, including work with the Kuna Arts Commission and local historical organizations.
